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How one creator made thousands of dollars in passive income
Let's go through thought-provoking insights directly from a creator and talk about the importance of passive income.
Petra Gönczi
Petra is the co-founder of The Creators’ Diary. She’s a content marketing expert who types fast and listens well. She has a soft spot for artists, dogs and ceiling-high bookshelves with a rolling ladder. She has a daughter and an upcoming first novel
Creator business
How to sell art and do commissions under 18?
Selling art and doing commissions as a creator under 18 is possible with adult assistance, but you have to know the legal and financial basics first and get familiar with the platforms that allow you to earn money as a minor.
Creator business
Society6 is removing artist profiles — Here are 8 POD alternatives
Society6 is shutting down artist profiles and quite frankly, there's nothing you can do if you're affected. Except, to try another POD alternative. See our recommendations and what we think about what's the lesson here.
Creator business
5 platforms to sell NSFW art in 2025
In recent years, more and more platforms decided to tighten their rules around NSFW content, making things quite complicated for NSFW artists. There are some sites left where you can sell your NSFW art, but you have to learn their rules first. Here are some dos and don’ts, and information on selling
Creator business
The UK’s AI copyright reform: What does it mean for creators and what can they do about it?
The UK’s proposed AI copyright reform can bring trouble to creators living there, giving AI companies automatic permission to use their works if they didn’t opt-put beforehand. If you’re a UK creator (and even if you’re from somewhere else), here’s what you can do to voice your opinion.
Creator business
TikTok ban: What can US creators do & what can all creators learn from it?
The news of the TikTok ban gives creators a learning opportunity to avoid platform risk. Learn about the background of this ban and get 5 actionable, future-proof tips to protect your following and customers in the long run.
Creator business
10 creator communities to help connect with fellow artists, makers & creatives
Here’s a list of 10 creator communities you can join virtually or in-person to find inspiration, belonging, and support in the form that feels right for you.
Creator business
GPSR: How does it affect creators, artists and creative small businesses?
GPSR came into force on December 13th, 2024. Knowing if your products are subject to it is crucial because you may be facing penalties if not complying with the Regulation. Here’s our interpretation of the GPSR with comments from a London-based legal firm.
Creator business
Protect your creative work before and after it gets stolen (by sites like Temu)
Temu, Aliexpress, Shein, Amazon and Etsy are some of the ecommerce platforms that are known to house designs and images of creators’ artwork that are used and sold without permission. It’s time to learn how a creative work can be protected.
Creator business
Why are creators and artists moving to Bluesky?
As a creator or an artist, you’ve probably heard about Bluesky. But what exactly is Bluesky, how does it work and should you try it? Let’s find out.
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Should you fly to Bluesky?
Everybody talks about Bluesky, and creators are fleeing to the platform too, mostly from their AI-haunted X and Instagram, or just as a trial run to see what the story is there.
Creator interviews
Creator interview with illustrator Dais Scott-Bennett: “I’m trying to combine science and art, it’s what I’m about”
Her barn owl drawing is a bestseller, she makes her own watercolours, and she lives on a boat. Dais Scott-Bennett is a naturalist and artist on a mission to draw all the birds native to the UK — and while capturing the beauty of beaks and feathers, she’s bringing nature closer to people.